English as a Second Language

At South-North ESL in Springfield Virginia, we focus on personalized teaching methods. We help you meet your English goals. You'll use English interactively in one-on-one and small groups classes to make fast progress.

Our teachers are:

100 percent native English speakers

Trained in the best American universities

Interactive and dynamic, creating interesting lessons that put the spotlight on you

Flexible in working with students of different learning styles

Experienced at teaching English in countries all over the world

Friendly and patient

Depending on Learner's needs and targets, the average customized duration of a session is 2 to 3 hours , divided between subject-lessons, practice, and material work to cover "Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading"

Available Programs

English Group Sessions

Offered regularly throughout the year. Eight weeks of Intensive English Sessions, carefully designed to provide you with a great learning experience in a focused classroom setting.

You will receive either four or eight instruction hours per week, divided into two or three hours per day, respectively.

Taught by a group of experienced instructors who will guide all students through a comprehensive journey of language learning while maintaining close attention to the individual needs of each student.

All levels are Available!

A Placement test will be taken to determine level.

Class topics include:

Speaking

Listening

Reading

Structure

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Full-Time (72 hours)

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TOEFL/IELTS Preparation

Do you want to go to an American college or university? With our COMPUTERIZED SIMULATIONS and IN-DEPTH PRACTICE of each section of the TOEFL or IELTS exam, you'll develop the CONFIDENCE and SKILLS you need to gain admission.

Meet Our Advisory Board Members and Language Instructors...

Michael Gasparovic

Ph.D / Full Virginia State Licensure in English

Michael (Mike) is the founder of South-North ESL program. He earned his P.hD from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.Besides being a native speaker of English, he is also fluent in Spanish and proficient in French. His experience involves writing and editing for multiple publications, teaching and tutoring ESL at different institutes, including universities across the US and abroad.

Living in Peru for three years has given him a strong knowledge of Latin American culture and history. He is a caring language instructor with a worldly view and a deep understanding of students' needs and various cultures.

Deborah K. Secrist

TESOL Certified Teacher/ M.S. Degree

Deborah is a native of Washington DC. Watching the world come to the nation's capitol over the years has given her a desire to help people develop their English skills for a rewarding career, family and social life here.

She has enjoyed traveling throughout Central Asia. This year, she began learning Russian. Her lessons with her tutor make her an empathetic teacher for students learning a second language.